Where Food Meets Art During Art Basel

In what sounds like a modern version of a salon, 35 guests will join an artist and a chef at a private penthouse near Miami's Design District to dine, talk art and rub elbows during Art Basel. The occasion: "The Art of Gourmet," a dining and art event of three dinners and a brunch kicking off December 3.

"The concept came out of our desire to create a new underground and spotlight some of the more creative elements in Miami," said Jason Inasi, founder of the group behind the event, Penthouse2 (PH2), and creative director for The Factory Interactive.

"Combining gourmet chefs with great artists, known and emerging, is a unique way to present the concept of Miami art and the Miami gourmet dining scene."

In what Inasi expects to be the first of other PH2 underground dining events, those who get a seat for one of the dinners will be treated to a seven-course meal in the company of the night's artist. One such artist is Stephen Gamson, whose art will be featured at Scope Art Fair and Art Miami.

"It'll be a unique experience to sit down and have dinner with him, and hear the philosophy behind his art," said Inasi.